Offices & Departments
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Academic Center for Excellence (formerly Learning Assistance Center)ContactLocation: RCF 340Phone: 443-518-1320Website: Academic Center for ExcellenceEmail: ACEStudent@HowardCC.edu
Fall and Spring Hours:This table shows the office hours and tutoring hours for the Fall and Spring semesters. Column one has a listing for each day of the week for office hours. Column 2 has a listing for hours for each day of the week for tutoring hours. Office Hours Tutoring Hours Monday–Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Saturday: Closed Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Sunday: Closed
Winter and Summer Hours:This table shows the office hours and tutoring hours for the Winter and Summer semesters. Column one has a listing for each day of the week for office hours. Column 2 has a listing for hours for each day of the week for tutoring hours. Office Hours Tutoring Hours Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Monday–Thursday: 12:00–5:00 p.m. Saturday: Closed Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Sunday: Closed -
Academic Division Offices
Foundational Learning Division Office, KC 300
Contact Number: 443-518-1540
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:30am -5:00pm
Liberal Studies Division Office, AC 230
Contact number: 443-518-1620
Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:30am -5:00pm
Division of Health and Sciences, KHH 304
Allied Health programs and the Sciences (Life and Physical)
Contact number: 443-518-1560
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday: 8:30am – 5pm
Division of Business, Engineering & Technology, SET 430
Contact number: 443-518-1600
Hours:
Monday -Thursday: 8:30AM-6:30PM
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Academic Support ServicesHours
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Admissions
Contact
Location: RCF 234 HOWARD HUB
Phone: 443-518-1200
Fax: 443-518-4589
Admissions: admissions@howardcc.edu
Website: Admissions
Staff Directory: Admissions StaffNew Student Enrollment Checklist
OFFICE CLOSURES AND NOTICES:
October 30: Office closed for staff training
November 25-29: Closed for Thanksgiving Recess
December 24- January 1: College closed for Winter Break
OFFICE HOURS
General Questions and Application Assistance in the Howard HUB (RCF-234):
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Friday 9:30 AM - 5:00PM
For more detailed assistances, see an Admissions Coach:
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT (PREFFERED)
- Available VIRTUALLY and IN-PERSON every day but Wednesday.
- No appointments during peak months of August and January. Students are seen on a walk-in basis during peak months.
ADMISSIONS COACH HOURS ON WEDNESDAYS
- DROP-IN VIRTUALLY 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- WALK-IN to the Howard HUB (RCF-234) 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Have a Quick Question? Email Us!
Admissions and Application Questions: admissions@howardcc.edu
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Advising
General Information
Location: RCF 201
Advising: advising@howardcc.edu
Website: Advising
Staff Directory: Advising StaffOFFICE CLOSURES AND NOTICES
2026
- November 25-29: Thanksgiving (United States) Recess
- December 24-Jan 1: Winter Break
IMPORTANT DATES
- Open Registration for Winter 2027 and Spring 2027: November 3, 2026
- Academic Calendar
Meet with an Advisor
Advising Appointments and Drop-In Services are available in person and virtually. Accepted Transfer Students (with completed placement or Transfer Evaluation) and Current Students may see an advisor.
Appointments:
- Appointments may be made for the following:
- Academic Completion Plans
- Academic Exploration
- Navigating College Challenges
- Transfer from HCC
- First-Term Accepted HCC Students that have already registered for the first semester
To book an appointment with an advisor, please click HERE.
How To:
- Click here to learn how to Use Student Planning/My Progress via step-by-step instructions in PowerPoint
- Click here to learn how to Register for Classes via step-by-step instructions in PowerPoint
Drop-In is a short service (15 minutes), and available for the following:
- Drop-In Hours: Feb 5-Aug 1 and Sept 5-December 20
- Please note, there are no advising drop-in services in January and August.
- You may only use virtual drop-in during the times listed below.
Monday: Virtual: 10:00am-11:30am*
Tuesday: Virtual: 1:00pm-2:30pm*
Wednesday: In Person: 10:30am-12:00pm
Thursday: In-Person: 2:30pm-4:00pm
- *If you are unable to access the queue during Virtual Drop-In Advising, we have reached capacity.
- **Except if HCC, or the Advising Office, is closed (see Notifications & Closures).
Other Services
- Area of Study Program Change Forms can be dropped off at the HHub or the Advising Office for Advising Signature. The RRVA will then process the change.
- SAP Appeals are processed electronically. See your HCC email for instructions.
Have a Quick Question? Email Us or email your assigned advisor!
Advising: advising@howardcc.edu
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AmbicionesHours:Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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AthleticsHours (please visit website for Fitness Center hours)
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Auxiliary Services (Bookstore)ContactLocation: RCF 113Phone: 443-518-1400Fax: 443-518-4592Hours
Bookstore Current Hours:
- Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
- Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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AV Services and DesignContactLocation: HW 220Phone: 443-518-4444 (option #3)Hours: (M-Th) 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (F) 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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Cafe on The QuadContactLocation: Rouse Company Foundation BuildingPhone: 443-518-4047Fax: 443-518-4592Hours
Current Cafe on the QUAD & Starbucks hours
Cafe on the QUAD
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Office of Career Services
Spring 2026: OFFICE HOURS DAYS MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY APPOINTMENTS:
(Scheduled through Handshake)8:30AM - 5PM 8:30AM - 7PM 8:30AM - 5PM 8:30AM - 5PM 8:30AM - 5PM DROP-IN HOURS: 9AM-11AM
RCF 3025PM-7PM
RCF 3022PM - 4PM
Galleria satellite office10AM -12PM
RCF 3029AM-11AM
RCF 302LOCATION:
VIRTUALFor Virtual Drop-In Hours, visit:
https://howardcc.zoom.us
Meeting ID: 989 1252 5196
Passcode: CareerLOCATION:
IN-PERSON
In-Person Drop-In Hours are in RCF 302
Drop-In Hours are limited to 15 minutes when other students are waiting.
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Cashier's OfficeHave a Question? Email Us!
- General Student Finance Questions : cashiersoffice@howardcc.edu
- Payment Plan Questions: paymentplan@howardcc.edu
- Collections and Past Due Questions: collections@howardcc.edu
- Refund and BankMobile Questions: HCCRefund@howardcc.edu
- 1098-T Questions: 1098T@howardcc.edu
Day
Hours Monday - Thursday 8:45am-6:00pm Friday 8:45am-5:00pm Hours are subject to change.
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Center for Civic and Community EngagementContactLocation: MH 120Phone: 443-518-1885Email: ccce@howardcc.eduWebsite: Center for Civic and Community Engagement
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Completion ServicesServices provided by the Office of Completion Services:
- Academic Standing Conversations for students on Academic Probation
- Suspension Reinstatement Meetings for students returning to college after a period of academic dismissal
- Early Alert and Navigating the College Experience
- HCC Student Resources Canvas Group
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Counseling: Mental Health Counseling ServicesContactLocation: RCF 302Phone: 443-518-1340Fax: 443-518-4499Email: counseling@howardcc.eduOffice hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.Counseling hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Urgent walk in: Monday & Wednesday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday, 12:30–4:30 p.m.Emergency/crisis intervention: daily as needed
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Disability Support ServicesContactLocation: RCF 302Phone: 443-518-1300Fax: 443-518-4499Hours
Videophone: 443-539-8186
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English InstituteHours
English Institute staff are available by appointment in-person, on Zoom, email or phone Monday – Thursday 9am-4:30pm and Friday 9am-3:30pm.
Walk-ins are welcome but not guaranteed a meeting immediately.
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English Language CenterContactLocation: 5075 Campus Drive
Hickory Ridge Building, Room 200
Columbia, MD 21044Phone: 443-518-1680Fax: 443-518-4333Website: HowardCC.edu/ELCOffice Hours
9/14/26–9/19/26
- Monday 8:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday 8:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday 8:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Thursday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Friday 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Saturday 8:30–11:30 a.m.
- Sunday Closed
9/21/26–12/5/26
- Monday 8:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday 8:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Thursday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Friday 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Saturday 8:30–11:30 a.m.
- Sunday Closed
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FacilitiesContactLocation: PO 010Phone: 443-518-1900Fax: 443-518-4909
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Finance OfficeAccounts Payable, Payroll, General Finance*Any student related matters should be directed to the Cashier's OfficeContactLocation: HR 300Phone: 443-518-1860Fax: 443-518-4461Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Food PantryContactLocation: CL 169Phone: 443-518-4325Monday: 3 - 6 p.m.
Food Pantry Summer Hours
Beginning May 26, 2026
Tuesday: 3 - 6 p.m.
Wednesday - CLOSED
Thursday: 12 - 3 p.m.
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HCC Educational FoundationHoursMonday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Financial AidContactLocation: Howard Hub RCF 243Phone: 443-518-1260HCC Federal School Code: 008175Fax: 443-518-4576Contact: Contact us for HelpWebsite: Financial Aid
Office Closures:
- June 19th - Juneteenth
- July 4th- Independence Day
- July 31st- FAS Training Day
Additional Office Hours:
Office Hours:
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Howard Hub
RCF 243
8:45 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
8:45 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
8:45 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
8:45 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
On-Site Counseling
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
By Appointment
Virtual
9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
To access Virtual Drop-In Services click this link.
** Counselors offer virtual appointments throughout the week for students inquiring about assistance. Schedule an appointment
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Government and External Affairs
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Honors and Undergraduate Research Office
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Horowitz Center Box Office
Operating Hours
The Box Office is closed for the month of July and will re-open on August 1.
Email: boxoffice@howardcc.edu
Phone: 443-518-1500 ext 0
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Howard HubLocation: Rouse Company Foundation (RCF) Student Services Hall, Room 234Website: Howard HubHours of Operation
*Last student is served 15 minutes prior to closing time.Day Hours Monday - Thursday 8:45 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.* Friday 8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.* 2026 Office Closures & Notices- Friday, June 19th: Juneteenth (COLLEGE CLOSED)
- Thursday, July 3rd & Friday, July 4th: - Independence Day Observed (COLLEGE CLOSED)
- Monday, August 17th: Day of Learning (COLLEGE CLOSED)
- Monday, September 7th: Labor Day (COLLEGE CLOSED)
- Wednesday, November 25th - Friday, November 27th: Thanksgiving Recess (COLLEGE CLOSED)
- Thursday, December 24th, 2026 - Friday, January 1st, 2027: Winter Break (COLLEGE CLOSED)
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Howard P.R.I.D.E.ContactLocation: RCF 302Phone: 443-518-1300Fax: 443-518-4276Website: Howard P.R.I.D.E.Staff Directory: Howard P.R.I.D.E.
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Human ResourcesHours8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Instructional MediaContactLocation: CL 232Phone: 443-518-4848Fax: 443-518-4993Website:
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LibraryContactLocation: Clark Library Building - Second FloorPhone: 443-518-1460Text: 443-918-6521Fax: 443-518-4993
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Nursing & Allied Health AdmissionsContactLocation: RCF-242Phone: 443-518-4230Fax: 443-518-4589
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Nursing & Allied Health (Noncredit)ContactLocation: Hickory Ridge (HR) 100Phone: 443-518-1700Website: Nursing & Allied Health (Noncredit)Walk-in Hours:Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
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Office of International EducationContactLocation: CL 113Phone: 443-518-1640Fax: 443-518-4571Email: intled@howardcc.eduWebsite: Office of International Education
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Parent Scholars Program (formerly Career Links)
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Planning, Research & Organizational DevelopmentContactLocation: MH 208Phone: 443-518-4907Fax: 443-518-4480
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President's OfficeContactLocation: MH 250Phone: 443-518-1820Fax: 443-518-4964HoursThe president’s in-person office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Procurement
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Project Access Office
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Public Relations and Marketing
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Public SafetyContactLocation: RCF First FloorEmergencies: 443-518-5555
Non-emergencies: 443-518-5500Fax: 443-518-3149Staff Directory: Public SafetyHoursDay Hours Everyday All day -
Records, Registration, and Veterans’ Affairs (RRVA)Contact InformationLocation: RCF-233
Phone: 443-518-1240
Fax: 443-518-4426
Contact: Contact Us
Website: Records, Registration, & Veterans
Staff Directory: Staff DirectoryHours
The Office of Records, Registration, and Veterans’ Affairs (RRVA) is open Monday-Friday for in-person services. Virtual services are available by contacting us during business hours.
Services
Hours
Records and Registration Front Counter
Peak Hours for August 2026
Monday – Thursday 8:45 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
(last referral to RRVA is at 7:00pm)
Friday 8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.For remote assistance, please contact RegistrationOffice@howardcc.edu.
Veterans Education Benefits
Monday - Friday: 8:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Request your transcript online via Parchment. For enrollment verifications, visit myHub. For more information and for other options, please visit the Request your HCC Transcript page.
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Silas Craft Collegians
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Step UP
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Student Computer SupportContactLocation: CL 119Fax: 443-518-4445
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Student LifeContactOffice: 443-518-1420Fax: 443-518-4280Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
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Student Support Services (TRiO)Hours
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Technology Service Center
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Test CenterLocation: RCF-359Phone: 443-518-1200 Option 5Fax: 443-518-4257OFFICE CLOSURES AND NOTICES:September 18: Test Center ClosedOctober 16: Test Center Closed
November 25-29: College Closed
December 24-January 1: College ClosedMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday ACADEMIC TESTING*
9:30am –7:00pm
9:30am –7:00pm
9:30am – 7:00pm
9:30am – 7:00pm
9:30am – 5:00pm
PLACEMENT TESTING*
9:00am – 7:00pm
9:00am – 7:00pm
9:00am – 7:00pm
9:00am – 7:00pm
9:00am – 5:00pm
CERTIFICATION TESTING AND CREDIT-BY-EXAM
By appointment only
Visit the Professional Certifications website for more information.
To make an appointment for CLEP, DSST, and Certiport, visit RegisterBlast.
*Academic testers must be seated 60 minutes prior to posted closing time.
*Placement testers must be seated 90 minutes prior to posted closing time.
All testers are required to make an appointment through RegisterBlast.
For more information on services offered by the Test Center, please visit our website: www.howardcc.edu/testcenter
Have a quick question? Email us!
Email: testcenter@howardcc.edu
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The Music InstituteContact
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The Rider SchoolHours:
Day Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. -
Wellness CenterHoursThe Wellness Center is open M-Thursday between 9 am - 4:30 pm during the academic year. Follow us on Instagram @ wellnesshcc or on our webpage for our schedule of services/events.
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Workforce, Career & Community EducationHours: Monday - Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm